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Three pieces of Egyptian sculpture: PD.1-1965.f.30

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Titles

Three pieces of Egyptian sculpture
Panoramic view of London with spires of the city churches

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hartmann, Carl

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Sir Frederick Augustus Abel (1827-1902), a friend of Hartmann's during his London visit (according to the donor), Abel's niece, Mrs Pantin, C.F. Pantin

Measurements and weight

Height: 127 mm
Width: 180 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1965) by Pantin, C. F. A.

Dating

Production date: AD 1847

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Sepia

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite, watercolour and sepia, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: NEPHTHYS
  • Location: Recto, left, plinth of statue
  • Method of creation: Ink over graphite
  • Text: 311 - zur (?) London Monument
  • Location: Recto, right-hand edge
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.1-1965.f.30
Primary reference Number: 5920

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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